Tuesday, December 28, 2010

When I first moved into my house, I knew I wanted my bedroom to be my sanctuary. I wanted it to be a place I never wanted to leave. I think I accomplished that feeling but now I am getting antsy.Its been 3 1/2 years and I am ready for a change. I have always wanted an all white room, but I was always quickly reminded that you have a toddler and that would be a dumb move. Well, now my toddler is five and she sleeps in her own room. So, now maybe I can finally have the room of my dreams. I am going to keep my paint color, which is chocolate brown and I will accent in white. All white.... YES, ALL WHITE IT IS... Take a look at my bedroom and bathroom inspiration.

Monday, December 27, 2010

In 2008, I made the decision to separate from my husband. I knew that in order for me to be HAPPY, HAVE PEACE IN MY LIFE AND LIVE A BETTER ME, I had to separate myself from him. Our divorce became final October of 2009. The feeling was bittersweet. I thought I would jump for joy, run around my house naked, or have a WILD PARTY FOR BEING FREE, but it was not like that at all. The feeling I felt was one of loss, failure and defeat. I never dreamed I would become a statistic. I just knew that I would be married until the end but things did not work out as planned. Somewhere, our lives took two different roads. I went one way and he another. Now, I am at a place in my life that I am looking and opening my heart up for love. I miss the friendship, the pillow talk and just having that special someone to call when your day is good, bad or just plain out FAB!!! As I get used to the dating scene, I know that I am a bit rusty. Dating for me, is not something I enjoy. I hate having to give my time to non-deserving men when I could be at home reading a good book or just spending time with my family. But, I do know that in order to meet that special someone I will have to date a few frogs. So, now like many other single women, I have found myself reading many books to help me with the dating game. Steve Harvey wrote a sequel to his first book: Straight Talk, No Chaser and I must admit, I read the book in about 2 hours. I really enjoyed it. It shocked me a little because his first book: Think Like a Man, Act Like A Lady, didn't grab me as much as the sequel. The book opened my eyes to many different things and some things I knew but decided to ignore because, HELL, WE ALL THINK AT TIMES THAT WE CAN CHANGE HIM... NOT!!! So, as I travel down this road looking for love, I open my heart and mind to the possibilities... As I stood outside yesterday in the snow, I opened my arms and welcomed whatever was to come. I know one day, I will have my KING, but until then, I guess I better keep a good tube of lipgloss!

A MUST READ!!!!

Opening my heart and mind to all the possibilities of LOVE!!!

Not to take a detour too much from my Words of Wisdom Monday, a statement from me to YOU!!!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Lately, I have been neglecting what I love to do and that is blog. Blogging has become my outlet and I haven't had that recently because of other extra curriculuar activities. At the beginning of the school year, I volunteered to be one of the cheerleading coaches at my elementary school. The one thing I truly believe in, is giving back, so I thought why not give back to the students I see everyday. Along with cheerleading, I started a mentor program for girls ages 10-16. AND..... on top of that, I am a MOMMY to a 15 year old and 5 year old. My day starts at five'oclock in the morning and most days it doesn't end until I lay my head down at 10'clock that evening or much later depending on whether I have completed my household chores. I have felt so tired lately, that I was sick for two weeks with a nagging cold that just wouldn't go away. It wasn't until I sat down today and realized that for the last 4 months I have been going non-stop... My body shut down on me, literally on Monday and I could not go to work. I layed in bed all day. I soon realized that if I didn't start taking care of me, I wouldn't be any good for my kids. So today, I am taking ME BACK!! Saturday, will be a Pamper Me day for ME... Starting with my hair all the way down to my toes... and hopefully, I can have a dinner date with a friend or two. I am NEVER GOING TO GIVE UP WHAT I ENJOY DOING BUT I WILL LEARN TO PRIORITIZE MY DAILY LIFE... I will continue to wear the Wonder Woman cape but when it comes times for me to do me, I WILL!!!!

Saturday, November 27, 2010

I AM…a mother, sister, cousin, auntie(ti-ti), teacher, new blogger, mentor and a very good friend
I WANT…a new car
I HAVE…a very good life with no complaints...
I KEEP…a journal and nail polish on my night stand
I WISH I COULD…sky dive
I HATE…liars, cheaters and rutabagas(vegetables)
I FEAR…dying
I HEAR....my family cracking jokes
I DON'T THINK…I'll ever get married again....
I REGRET…not pledging a sorority
I LOVE…reading romance novels and laying in bed
I AM NOT…used to cold weather
I DANCE...whenever possible
I SING...Fantasia.. Bittersweet to the top of my lungs!!!
I NEVER…miss a day of saying I love you to my kids...
I RARELY…eat enough veggies
I CRY WHEN I WATCH…Love and Basketball
I AM NOT ALWAYS…on time EVER!!!!
I HATE THAT…my parents live in Florida and I am in Atlanta
I'M CONFUSED ABOUT… dating...
I NEED…some hot chocolate
I SHOULD…complete my Masters in Media Literacy

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my blogger family and friends!!! I absolutely LOVE this time of the year.. I am giving THANKS FOR LIFE! My kids are healthy, I am healthy and I have a wonderful family! A girl couldnt ask for much more!! But why should I.... What makes this time of the year so FAB, is I can eat until my little heart is content... Which is OH SO FAB, BECAUSE THIS CHIC LOVESSSS TO EAT!!!! So with that being said let me share what my tummy will be eating on this FABULOUS THANKSGIVING DAY: fried turkey, macaroni and cheese, turnip greens,dressing, potato salad, ham, fried chicken, field peas, squash casserole, sweet potato souflee, white rice with gravy, hot buttered rolls, red velvet cake, banana nut cake, 7-up cake, sweet potato pie, blueberry pie and sweet tea.. YES, MY LIPS ARE DROOLING JUST THINKING ABOUT IT!!!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

As Winter creeps up on me, I am on the search for some new boots... I found some that makes me WANT TO SING one of my all-time favorite songs.. "YOU MAKE ME WANNA LEAVE THE ONE I'M WITH.. AND START A NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU... "

Saturday, November 13, 2010

I have always known that I would give back in some way.... Starting a mentor program for GIRLS WAS IT!!! Ebony Pearls has been my little baby that I am nurturing to become something successful and meaningful to young ladies. I have a great group of ladies that I adore who have taken on the responsibility of making my dream a reality... For that I am truly greatful! I look forward to sharing more news about the success of my program!!!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

I found this post on http://www.fetefanatic.blogspot.com/ and FELL HEAD OVER HEELS!! I love Tiffany's!! The little blue box tickles my fancy in such a way that I smile endlessly... So of course when I saw this I WAS IN LOVE!! I love how Natasha from Fete Fanatic created something magical.. Take a look for yourself!

The Lady behind 3 Ps of Me...!

I am a HAUTE Mommy to two wonderful children.. I am a teacher by day and a MOMMY for the rest of my life.. I love anything fashion and I will spend my last on the latest nail color...I love to plan parties, decorate my house and spend quality time with my family and friends! A little known fact is that I love laying on my couch, watching HGTV ALL DAY!!!